University of Vermont
About
Nestled between Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains in the vibrant town of Burlington, the University of Vermont (UVM) is a public research institution best known for its pioneering leadership in sustainability, environmental stewardship, and health sciences. Academically, the university excels in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, the Grossman School of Business, and expansive pre-health programs bolstered by an on-campus academic medical center. The student experience is active, progressive, and deeply connected to the outdoors, with a campus culture defined by environmental activism, winter sports, and strong engagement with Burlington’s lively arts and food scenes. UVM uniquely balances the robust funding and undergraduate research opportunities of a major research university with the personalized, community-oriented feel of a traditional New England liberal arts college.
Wikipedia:The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, commonly referred to as the University of Vermont (UVM), is a public land-grant research university in Burlington, Vermont, United States. Founded in 1791, UVM is the oldest university in Vermont and the fifth-oldest in New England. Roughly coinciding with Vermont's statehood, the plans for and development of the university date back to the days of the Vermont Republic, making it unique among public universities in the US to be at least planned and organized outside of an admitted state in the nation.
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Essay Requirements
University of Vermont accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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